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Best Fluffy Sourdough Pumpkin Waffles Recipe (Easy)

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These fluffy sourdough pumpkin waffles are the perfect fall breakfast, combining tangy sourdough with earthy pumpkin and warm spices for a crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside treat that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sourdough starter (unfed/discard or active)
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pie filling)
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your waffle iron to medium-high heat (e.g., 6 out of 8).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter, pumpkin puree, milk, melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and gently fold until just combined. A few small lumps are fine; do not overmix.
  5. Let the batter rest for 5-10 minutes if time allows.
  6. Lightly grease the hot waffle iron with melted butter or non-stick spray.
  7. Ladle about ¾ cup of batter onto the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and cook for 4-6 minutes, until golden brown and crispy, and steam has significantly decreased.
  8. Carefully remove the waffle and place it on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet in a 200°F (93°C) oven to keep warm and crisp.
  9. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing the iron lightly between each batch. Makes 6-8 standard Belgian waffles.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. If using active starter, reduce baking powder to 1 ½ teaspoons. Let waffles rest on a cooling rack to stay crispy. Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months; reheat in a toaster.

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